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16th Annual A-PBA Biorisk Conference Biosafety & Biosecurity - Preparedness for Future Pandemics
07 - 10 November 2023
Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai, Bangkok, Thailand
Registration Closed
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16th Annual A-PBA Biorisk Conference Biosafety & Biosecurity - Preparedness for Future Pandemics
Introduction
This regional conference aims at generating a forum exchange on the various current Biosafety and biosecurity issues of concern at the global, regional, national and technical level.
Biosafety and biosecurity are critical components of preparedness for future pandemics. They encompass measures to prevent the accidental release or intentional misuse of dangerous pathogens and to ensure the safe handling and containment of infectious agents. By integrating robust biosafety and biosecurity measures into pandemic preparedness plans, the risks associated with the handling of dangerous pathogens can be minimized, thereby reducing the potential for accidental releases or intentional misuse that could lead to future pandemics.
International biosafety experts and professionals from around the world will be speaking and sharing their knowledge and experiences. This conference will be a valuable opportunity for networking and be updated with the current development on biosafety and biosecurity uniquely to the Asia-Pacific region.
Biosafety and biosecurity are critical components of preparedness for future pandemics. They encompass measures to prevent the accidental release or intentional misuse of dangerous pathogens and to ensure the safe handling and containment of infectious agents. By integrating robust biosafety and biosecurity measures into pandemic preparedness plans, the risks associated with the handling of dangerous pathogens can be minimized, thereby reducing the potential for accidental releases or intentional misuse that could lead to future pandemics.
International biosafety experts and professionals from around the world will be speaking and sharing their knowledge and experiences. This conference will be a valuable opportunity for networking and be updated with the current development on biosafety and biosecurity uniquely to the Asia-Pacific region.
Conference Highlight
The highlight of the conference is focus on matters concerning future pandemic preparedness.
Co-organiser: Biosafety Association of Thailand (BAT)
Two days Pre-Conference Workshops & two days Conference highlights:
Opportunity for networking:
Experience sharing and networking with international biosafety safety experts
Opportunity for exhibition & sponsorship:
Exhibits showcasing the latest in laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services
Biosafety Community Coming Together:
A-PBA Annual General Meeting
Co-organiser: Biosafety Association of Thailand (BAT)
Two days Pre-Conference Workshops & two days Conference highlights:
- Policy, Standard and Guidelines
- One Health
- Zoonotic Disease, Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease
- Emerging Biotechnology
- Country’s Experience on future pandemic preparedness
- Pre-conference workshop on:
- Cybersecurity
- Biobanking/Biorepository
- Biosafety risk assessment on biological product manufacturing
- Biosecurity risk assessment and mitigation
- Biosafety related standard; 4th LBM WHO
- Laboratory incident Table Top Exercise (handling, reporting and investigation)
- Inspection and auditing of Biosafety and Biosecurity for high risk biological materials
Opportunity for networking:
Experience sharing and networking with international biosafety safety experts
Opportunity for exhibition & sponsorship:
Exhibits showcasing the latest in laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services
Biosafety Community Coming Together:
A-PBA Annual General Meeting
Who Should Attend
- Biosafety Professionals and practitioners
- Researchers and laboratory workers
- Biosafety Managers & Consultants
- Engineers and Architects
- Suppliers and Vendors
- Professionals interested in updates of biosafety and biosecurity
- Senior Administrations, Directors and Managers from healthcare industry, educational institutes, veterinary and other industry cluster
Conference Registration Rate
| Registration Fees | Member | Non-member (SGD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Conference Workshop (2 full day) | 800 | 1000 |
| Pre-Conference Workshop (1 full day) | 500 | 600 |
| Conference Registration Fee for Local Participant | 250 | 350 |
| Conference Registration Fee for International Participant | 500 | 600 |
| Networking Dinner (9 November 2023) | 60 | 60 |
Registration for Pre-conference Workshop
| Workshop Title | Instructor | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop 1 - Cyberbiosecurity | Dr Rodel Janathan S. Vitor II | 7 November 2023 (full day) |
| Workshop 2 - Biosafety related standard; 4th LBM WHO | Dr Rong Wang, Yongrong Zhou (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), Dr Yong Zhang(China CDC) | 7 November 2023 (full day) |
| Workshop 3 - Biosafety risk assessment on biological product manufacturing | Dr Felix K. Gmuender & Dr HM Chen | 7 November 2023 (full day) |
| Workshop 4 - Biobanking / Biorepository | Dr. Chihong Zhao, Qiang Han (Laboratory Management Office, China CDC) | 8 November 2023 (full day) |
| Biosecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation | Mr David Lam (General Hospital, Singapore) | 8 November 2023 (full day) |
| Inspection and auditing of Biosafety and Biosecurity for high risk biological materials | Dr. Jun Han, Peipei Liu (IVDC, China CDC)) | 8 November 2023 (full day) |
Day 1 – 9 November 2023
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 08.00 – 09.00 | Registration Membership renewal and registration |
| Welcome & Opening Emcee co-host | |
| 09.00 – 09.20 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 09.20 – 09.40 | Opening Address by Guest of Honour (host country) |
| 09.40 – 10:00 | Group Photo |
| 10.00 – 10.40 | Tea Break/ Poster Exhibition/Commercial Exhibition |
|
Session 1
Theme: Policy, Standard and Guidelines Chairperson: Dr Chen HM and Prof Srisin | |
| 10.40 – 11.10 | Keynote lecture |
| 11.10 – 11.30 | Invited speaker 1 |
| 11.30 – 11.50 | Invited speaker 2 |
| 11.50 – 12.10 | Invited speaker 3 |
| 12.10 – 12.30 | Poster Exhibition/Commercial Exhibition |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | Lunch Break |
|
Session 2
Theme: One Health Chairperson: Dr. APBA and Prof Kobporn | |
| 13.30 – 13.50 | Invited speaker 4 |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | Invited speaker 5 |
| 14.10 – 14.30 | Invited speaker 6 |
| 14.30 – 14.50 | Invited speaker 7 |
| 14.50– 15.30 | Tea Break/ Poster Exhibition/Commercial Exhibition |
|
Session 3
Theme: Zoonotic Disease Chairperson: Dr Diah Iskandriati and Pornthipa | |
| 15.30 – 15.50 | Invited speaker 8 |
| 15.50 – 16.10 | Invited speaker 9 |
| 16.10 – 16.30 | Invited speaker 10 |
| 16.30 – 16.50 | Invited speaker 11 |
| 16.50 – 17.00 | Poster Exhibition/Commercial Exhibition |
| 17.00 – 19.00 | A-PBA AGM |
| 19.00 – 21.00 | Conference Dinner |
Day 2 – 10 November 2023
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| Session 4
Theme: Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease Chairperson: Professor William and Co-host | |
| 09.00 – 09.20 | Invited speaker 12 |
| 09.20 – 09.40 | Invited speaker 13 |
| 09.40 – 10.00 | Invited speaker 14 |
| 10.00 – 10.20 | Invited speaker 15 |
| 10.20 – 10.50 | Tea Break/Poster Exhibition/Commercial Exhibition |
| Session 5
Theme: Emerging Biotechnology Chairperson: Professor Dr. Lim Yang Mooi & Co-host | |
| 10.50– 11.10 | Invited speaker 16 |
| 11.10 – 11.30 | Invited speaker 17 |
| 11.30 – 11.50 | Invited speaker 18 |
| 11.50– 12.10 | Invited speaker 19 |
| 12.10 – 12.30 | Poster Exhibition/Commercial Exhibition |
| Session 6
Theme: Country Experience Sharing Chairperson: Dr. Aroem Naroeni and Dr. Sau Sokunna | |
| 13.30 – 13.50 | Invited speaker 20 |
| 13.50 – 14.10 | Invited speaker 21 |
| 14.10 – 14.30 | Invited speaker 22 |
| 14.30 – 14.50 | Invited speaker 23 |
| 14.50 – 15.10 | Invited speaker 24 |
| 15.10– 15.30 | Tea Break/Poster Exhibition/Commercial Exhibition |
| Session 7
Open paper Chairperson: Dr. Martin Moreno & Co-host | |
| 15.30 – 15.50 | Invited speaker 25 |
| 15.50 – 16.10 | Invited speaker 26 |
| 16.10 – 16.30 | Invited speaker 27 |
| 16.30 – 17.00 | Closing Remark & Award Presentation |
